Sony a5100 vs Sony W830

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony a5100 versus Sony W830, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the a5100 (24MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the a5100 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The a5100 was launched 8 months after the W830 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the a5100 grades vs the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a5100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony a5100 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5100 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the a5100 compared to the W830.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a5100 and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and W830.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The a5100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony a5100 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent a5100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.